This is so my style!
Pattern Description:
Pullover dress with close-fitting skirt has neckline, sleeve and skirt variations. A, B: Batwing sleeves and cowl neckline. C, D: Short dolman sleeves and scoop neckline. A, D: Ruching on one side of skirt.
Pattern Sizing:
6-14, 14-22. I used a 14/16, as per usual.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes! <3
Were the instructions easy to follow?
They were, although I sewed the simpler version. I didn't review the instructions for the ruched view.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the fit, the cut-on sleeves, the blousing, the length (I used the longer skirt)...It's so simple but so much impact!
I disliked the neck binding. WAY too long and too wide. I did make mine narrower but would go down another 1/8".
Fabric Used:
Rayon jersey from FM (one of the precuts) in magenta
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I cut a 14 through the neck and shoulder and a 16 for the rest. Normally I would cut a 14 armhole, but this is a cut on sleeve and I have large biceps so I went with the 16. Also, I almost cut the 18 skirt but this is meant to be fitted and I didn't want to chance it being droopy.
*I figured this was a good place to add this...
A comment asked about the skirt pattern pieces. The skirt uses the same front and back piece. I almost traced off a 16 front and 18 back, what I would do normally for a fitted skirt. I JUST recalled that I DID add 1/2" to the side seam on the back piece, because my butt.
THANK YOU Chabe for your question!
The pattern piece is shaped though.
As mentioned, I narrowed the neck binding somewhat.
An all-in-one pic!
Double turned and topstitched hem: Even though it's fitted I didn't see the need for the stretch of a twin-needle finish.
Neckline binding with my label :-D : Of the 3 labels I ordered from Dutch Label Shop, I am thinking this one is my favorite. FYI there are 5 days left to use the code sewcraftychemist for a 15% discount.
Elastic waist finish: I can't remember now what they instructed but with knits I alway serge first, then stitch at the seam allowance, leaving an opening. After threading the elastic through, I close up the opening and distribute the elastic.
Hem
Armholes
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Oh yes and OH YES! :) If you didn't scoop this one up, you should.
You can see my binding lifting away from my neck a bit. That's because it was SUPER DUPER EXTRA LONG!!!! Measure your neck opening and decide what length you need based on the stretch of your fabric.
This is what I normally do; I pretty much never use binding pieces in patterns. Blergh.
But I still love it though! And I love the color!!!
Also finished, because I didn't start on my Burda dress this weekend, is M6996 (I decided I needed a bright cardigan and I adore coral) and V1501 (because I went to trace the Burda dress and saw bright yellow fabric and squealed out loud and so, yeah! :-p
Up soon!